US Bridges

Margaret Ave over New Thompson Ditch

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 E 25th ST · Structure no. 8400240

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,451
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Margaret Ave over New Thompson Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Margaret Ave over New Thompson Ditch in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,451 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,477 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMargaret Ave
CrossesNew Thompson Ditch
Location00.10 E 25th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43379, -87.3755
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,451 (2015)
Projected traffic7,477 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Margaret Ave over New Thompson Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Margaret Ave over New Thompson Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Margaret Ave over New Thompson Ditch carry?

About 5,451 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Margaret Ave over New Thompson Ditch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Margaret Ave over New Thompson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.